GOP In Minnesota, Iowa & Washington Want Pass Laws Criminalizing Protest. WTF Is Next.

[TheMastersNemesis]

Since the women's march the GOP is pissed and determined to shut down protest or jail protesters. Base on an article on Alternet a Minnesota committee voted to allow the state to arrest and sue protesters if the police have to respond to a protest. The GOP is intent on making it criminal to protest. Perhaps this kind of law is unconstitutional but we now know that there is no law except GOP law based on all the lawlessness the GOP is already allowing.

The intent to put laws on the books against protesters in every state as soon as possible.

Anecdotally there were angry pro Trump/GOP counter protesters shouting to shut down the anti law protesters. Trump people seem to want to get rid of anyone protesting their own.

[elehhhhna]

1. The Constitution says no. States can't revoke your rights.

[TheMastersNemesis]

2. Do You Think The GOP Gives A Shit. They Are Going To Pass These Laws Then Disperse Protesters.

The GOP is going to shut down these protests and use Ferguson tactics to run. They will do what Governor Walker and the GOP did and make it illegal to assemble. Period. I do not think the American people know that Trump IS NOT the only monster.

[Wounded Bear]

3. Would love to see some links/proof of this...

An ALEC initiative wouldn't surprise me, but this won't fly in Wasington State, I'll warrant.

[Ms. Toad]

4. Blatantly unconstitutional

Political speech is entitled to the highest constitutional protection.

Ths attempt at an end run would be a state action attempting to chill such speech, and is just as unconstitutional.

But remember - that report is of a committee. Even assuming that means an official committee of a legislative body, not just a private committee, that is a long way from a law.

[TheMastersNemesis]

5. I Agree That It Is A Long Way From Law. Plus Dem Governor Would Veto It.

However I do think that putting out this legislation in the first place sends a signal. There are states where this law could really become law easily unconstitutional or not. The GOP is signaling that they will ignore the constitution. And they are already with Trump on conflicts.

[crazycatlady]

6. Pick up the phone and call these clowns